As referred to in a previous post, there is a reason my kids will no longer play the game CLUE with me.
One day, we had gone to all the trouble of setting it the game up and had our positions at the table. We were ready for a good, mind stretching battle to figure out who did it, where and with what weapon. I told the kids we would play ONE game.
On my FIRST turn, I guessed, Col. Mustard, in the library and with the wrench. There was a moment of silence while the answer was verified..I was right!
The blind pig had found the acorn! My ship had come in! I should go go pick lottery numbers while I was on fire!
Instantly, the children rose up in one accord to pronounce what a wise, caring, discerning Dad they all had...NOT!!!
There were screams of disbelief and accusations of cheating. There were demands for a replay. Did not happen. I held my ground and did not play again. I am no longer allowed to play. I retired as champ and mystical mindreader.
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
When was last time you...played a table game with your family?
Today's modern family very rarely seems to have any time together, even when under the same roof. There are times when 5 of us are home and three are on separate computers, two others are watching two different TV's and the dog is just wandering around as well.
I long for the days of table games.
When our children were little we used to love UNO. Simple rules and the whole family can play. I remember one school night the kids were bugging us for road trip to get ice cream and I was trying to get them in bed. We had a UNO game to determine who would get their way. Adults (2) vs. kids(4). If either adult won, off to bed with the kids. If any of the 4 kids won, to Winn-Dixie for Blue Bell and all the toppings.
We had a spirited, highly tense game going. The kid were squirming in their seats. The talking was non-stop. Right as good Old Dad was about to win, Kristen, at the time about 6, peaked over her hand and said "Sorry" and stuck me with another card and won!
The jubilation on behalf of the kids can not be described.
My wife gave me a look that said, "Sleeper sofa" and "You are in BIG trouble" at the same time.
We took an adrenaline laced trip to buy 3 containers of Blue Bell with almost every topping the kids could imagine. (I drew the line at frozen shrimp.)
The subsequent pig fest and celebration is still recalled an relived with great fondness 8 years later.
Next Blog I will tell you why the kids HATE playing CLUE with me.
I long for the days of table games.
When our children were little we used to love UNO. Simple rules and the whole family can play. I remember one school night the kids were bugging us for road trip to get ice cream and I was trying to get them in bed. We had a UNO game to determine who would get their way. Adults (2) vs. kids(4). If either adult won, off to bed with the kids. If any of the 4 kids won, to Winn-Dixie for Blue Bell and all the toppings.
We had a spirited, highly tense game going. The kid were squirming in their seats. The talking was non-stop. Right as good Old Dad was about to win, Kristen, at the time about 6, peaked over her hand and said "Sorry" and stuck me with another card and won!
The jubilation on behalf of the kids can not be described.
My wife gave me a look that said, "Sleeper sofa" and "You are in BIG trouble" at the same time.
We took an adrenaline laced trip to buy 3 containers of Blue Bell with almost every topping the kids could imagine. (I drew the line at frozen shrimp.)
The subsequent pig fest and celebration is still recalled an relived with great fondness 8 years later.
Next Blog I will tell you why the kids HATE playing CLUE with me.
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